Cultivation
Planting density is the number of plants per unit area, which determines the area of nutrition and the efficiency of resource utilization by the crop. This indicator directly influences yield formation and is an important tool for managing a variety's potential.
Mentioned in descriptions 5 959 varieties reference book.
Planting density is measured in thousands or millions of plants per hectare and determines the area of nutrition for each individual specimen. At an optimal value, plants utilize light, moisture, and nutrients most efficiently. In the case of high-density crops, intraspecific competition occurs, leading to stem elongation, weakening of the root system, and an increased risk of lodging, whereas in sparse crops, resources are not fully utilized and the area becomes overgrown with weeds.
The choice of density depends on the biological characteristics of the variety, including its developmental intensity and its ability to tiller or form side shoots. Different varieties respond differently to stress factors; therefore, recommendations for planting density should always comply with the characteristics of the specific hybrid or variety provided by the breeder.
The actual density in the field is determined not only by the seeding rate but also by field germination and the survival rate of plants at the time of harvest. The final indicator is adjusted depending on external conditions: with sufficient moisture and high soil fertility, higher rates are acceptable, whereas in arid conditions, density must be reduced to prevent moisture deficit in plants.
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MAS Seeds,FR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MAS Seeds,FR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE
Zea mays L. · Maize
Semillas Fito
Zea mays L. · Maize
SAATZUCHT GLEISDORF GESMBH
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
SAATBAU LINZ EGEN
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS Seeds, F
Zea mays L. · Maize
SAATBAU LINZ EGEN
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Franck CHAUVEAU
Zea mays L. · Maize
Spirou Spiros
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
CEZEA SLECHTITELSKA STANICE A.S.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Borysov, Viktor Halechko, Ivan
Zea mays L. · Maize
CEZEA SLECHTITELSKA STANICE SA
Zea mays L. · Maize
CEZEA SLECHTITELSKA STANICE SA
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Monsanto Technology LLC, US
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Chemical Agrosava, Beograd
Apium graveolens L. var. dulce (Mill.) Pers. · Celery
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Mr pool Erik Olgaard